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Aquazzura

Aquazzura is an Italian luxury shoemaker and brand based in Florence, Italy. Founded by Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio in 2011, the label — whose name translates to “blue water” — is known for its high heels and sense of Italian glamour. Aquazzura also produces handbags, jewellery and homeware.

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News & Analysis

Aquazzura Unveils New Retail Strategy

The luxury footwear brand plans to open nine new stores this year as well as launch men’s footwear, fragrance and eyewear.

News & Analysis

Aquazzura Unveils New Retail Strategy

The luxury footwear brand plans to open nine new stores this year as well as launch men’s footwear, fragrance and eyewear.


Luxury

MyTheresa Founders Are Back With New Venture Martha Louisa

Munich’s Susanne and Christoph Botschen are betting on a new multi-brand footwear e-commerce venture. Can retail success strike twice?

Luxury

MyTheresa Founders Are Back With New Venture Martha Louisa

Munich’s Susanne and Christoph Botschen are betting on a new multi-brand footwear e-commerce venture. Can retail success strike twice?


News & Analysis

Lisa Marie Fernandez Claims Emily Ratajkowski Copied Two of Her Swimsuits

Actress and model Ratajkowski launched her swim line, Inamorata, last week and Fernandez immediately sent a cease and desist letter citing EU design registrations.

News & Analysis

Lisa Marie Fernandez Claims Emily Ratajkowski Copied Two of Her Swimsuits

Actress and model Ratajkowski launched her swim line, Inamorata, last week and Fernandez immediately sent a cease and desist letter citing EU design registrations.


Fashion Week

Why Victoria's Secret Is Waning

With its annual fashion show extravaganza, Victoria’s Secret has devised a powerful formula for uniting content and commerce. But its image is increasingly out of sync with consumers in the world's largest markets.

Fashion Week

Why Victoria's Secret Is Waning

With its annual fashion show extravaganza, Victoria’s Secret has devised a powerful formula for uniting content and commerce. But its image is increasingly out of sync with consumers in the world's largest markets.


News & Analysis

Aquazzura Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Ivanka Trump

The lawsuit, filed in 2016, said Trump copied the design of the Italian brand's $785 "Wild Thing" shoe for her own discount "Hettie" model, which sold for $130.

News & Analysis

Aquazzura Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Ivanka Trump

The lawsuit, filed in 2016, said Trump copied the design of the Italian brand's $785 "Wild Thing" shoe for her own discount "Hettie" model, which sold for $130.


Retail

Neiman Marcus and the Cautionary Tale of Toys R Us

The decline of the debt-laden American toy store chain does not bode well for the luxury department store giant.

Retail

Neiman Marcus and the Cautionary Tale of Toys R Us

The decline of the debt-laden American toy store chain does not bode well for the luxury department store giant.


News & Analysis

How Claudia Schiffer Turned Luck into Longevity

Thirty years into her career, the supermodel speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about her journey from shy teen to industry icon as she prepares to release a new retrospective book, footwear collaboration and beauty line.

News & Analysis

How Claudia Schiffer Turned Luck into Longevity

Thirty years into her career, the supermodel speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about her journey from shy teen to industry icon as she prepares to release a new retrospective book, footwear collaboration and beauty line.


News & Analysis

Ivanka Trump and Aquazzura to Take Copyright Infringement Case to Court

In a lawsuit over an alleged 'copy' of its 'Wild Thing' sandal, Aquazzura has accused Ivanka Trump's fashion brand of infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices.

News & Analysis

Ivanka Trump and Aquazzura to Take Copyright Infringement Case to Court

In a lawsuit over an alleged 'copy' of its 'Wild Thing' sandal, Aquazzura has accused Ivanka Trump's fashion brand of infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices.


Fashion Week

Latin America Lands at NYFW

Latin Curated, which counts Marie Claire’s Nina Garcia as an ambassador, will provide a platform and guidance for luxury brands looking to break into the international market.

Fashion Week

Latin America Lands at NYFW

Latin Curated, which counts Marie Claire’s Nina Garcia as an ambassador, will provide a platform and guidance for luxury brands looking to break into the international market.


Luxury

Will Richemont Ever Scale the Alaïa Business?

Ten years after acquiring Azzedine Alaïa, luxury conglomerate Richemont has grown the business by 400 percent, but blockbuster success seems unlikely.

Luxury

Will Richemont Ever Scale the Alaïa Business?

Ten years after acquiring Azzedine Alaïa, luxury conglomerate Richemont has grown the business by 400 percent, but blockbuster success seems unlikely.